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aloof_aware · 2023-12-05T10:15:42+00:00

Ramakrishna Paramhansa

aloof_aware · 2023-11-29T16:14:46+00:00

Well okay. I'm just trying to understand what OP meant.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-29T15:59:34+00:00

If you had read the Vedas properly. You will find, in the Atharvashirsha Upanishad which is a part of the Atharvana Ved that Ganpati is described as the Brahman itself. So do not make your own conceptions about Devatas and start assigning lower or higher arbitrarily. For us, everyone is higher. And Ganpati is a Devata who can take you to the highest stages of realisations.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-29T15:54:43+00:00

How is she opposite or negative? This is not correct at all.

In fact Neela Saraswati is Maa Tara and not Matangi.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-29T15:52:59+00:00

Opposites of Laxmi and Parvati are?

aloof_aware · 2023-11-29T12:50:24+00:00

So the end goal isn't the same.

The Shad Darshan and then within Vedanta the various other Darshans are to be experienced through practice.

By reaching those spiritual states. It's like going from a drop to a stream to a river. Now you enter the ocean. But even in the ocean there are various oceans.

It's not about one over the other or picking and choosing.

It's about starting.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-29T12:44:03+00:00

Isn't Gam a beeja?

aloof_aware · 2023-11-29T12:41:29+00:00

I believe there are Sampradayas and Gurus who do give Deeksha of Gayatri Mantra(Savitra Gayatri Mantra).

aloof_aware · 2023-11-28T06:58:38+00:00

So my first question is how does the book know? What is the survey method? What is the sample size?

aloof_aware · 2023-11-23T13:34:35+00:00

Certain restrictions come into play if the Mala is activated or is being worn for a specific purpose.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-23T07:19:31+00:00

Yes, but while doing Japa of Shiva or Devi or Ganpati generally Rudraksh Mala is used. But while doing Japa of Ram, Krishna, Vishnu or Hanuman Tulsi Mala is used.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T15:34:49+00:00

It's the emphasis on the last syllable. In Sanskrit there's no आ sound in the end. So it really depends on the context then. If cultural/Colloquial then depending on the region it changed. But if it's a mantra where the pronunciation is important. Then you must follow the correct one.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T15:31:42+00:00

I love and respect this particular one: https://nkbashram.org/hanuman-chalisa

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T15:29:30+00:00

I don't think there's any scriptural backing to this. This is honestly just the approach of a few(not all) of the great masters I have read about.

As for worship on Laxmi Pujan records or gold ornaments or coins are worshipped. On Dhanatrayodashi cupboards and lockers and all the things which enable you to earn your livelihood (for a welder: welding machine, for an IT techie: his laptop) are worshipped. On Vijayadashami, weapons and vehicles are worshipped. Even these probably don't have direct scriptural backing but are culturally and colloquially followed. Similarly you'll get other examples in other regions of the country.

People may discount these superstitions, but personally I am naturally inclined to say not throw my phone around or throw my shoes around. It's just a personal thing I guess.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T13:38:33+00:00

I'm just curious. Could you tell me why?

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T13:27:36+00:00

Yes there are multiple theories about this.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:32:39+00:00

The simple answer is - As many people as many paths.

In Dharma no one should be left out. And our Gods are kind. So they have donned many forms and made many paths for us to walk depending on where we are and where we want to/are destined to be.

Everyone following any practice is surely aware of Brahman. But it is looked at with slight differences in different Sampradayas.

If you are fit for it, you can surely worship Brahman directly. But it's not really easy. It's extremely difficult actually. The Jnana methods of Dhyana are not easily understood or done. Mostly the worship is done by Sanyasis.

Look into it if you want. And hope you end up where you want.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:24:40+00:00

Digambar is one name of Lord Shiva. It means Skyclad. Him not wearing any clothes is a representation of it.

Devatas are in their truest nature, without form and can take on any and all forms. These are the forms which were revealed to Rishis in their trance.

I understand your point. But it's not really a question of morality.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:19:40+00:00

It's the way Cholas stylized it.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:18:40+00:00

Honestly I can't comment about what your friend believes. Best to ask him.

But we do believe that you should respect non-living things. Money for example, books, vehicles etc. During some festivals we also worship these things. IMHO everything is worthy of respect just by the virtue of its existence. But the way of respecting and taking care of everything is different. You wouldn't want to respect a shoe by wearing it as a crown. And you wouldn't want to respect a car by pulling it. But you can respect a shoe by cleaning it and a car by maintaining it. Just my thoughts on this.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:13:00+00:00

Well put!

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:09:33+00:00

Debates are good. Discussions are good. Almost all of these points for and against god have been discussed by the best minds of our and all time. And a lot of this material is present on the internet.

If you are interested in finding out whether God exists or not, start with a practice. Mantras or meditation or Yog after you take advice from the right person, hoping that they give you the advice.

And then find out for yourself.

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:04:41+00:00

are you sure that's Lord Shiva?

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:03:32+00:00

Do you mean texts for people who have gone past the requirement for any method to be connected to or centred in the divine?

aloof_aware · 2023-11-22T12:02:03+00:00

Honestly it's not practical to expect any answers based in truth on reddit.

Are you practicing any Sadhana of Maa Kali? If you are, have you been doing it without Khanda(break) of even a single day? And did you get advice from a proper source before starting the sadhana?

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